By Alaa Elassar and Melissa Alonso, CNN Officials have rescued 21 people who were trapped on the Sandia Peak Tramway in Albuquerque, New Mexico for more than 12 hours during icy conditions Friday night. The Bernalillo County Fire Department received a call around 2 a.m. to assist in search and rescue efforts, after a tram
Continue ReadingBy Maegan Vazquez, CNN The Republican chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said on Friday that she intends to resign. In her resignation letter to President Joe Biden, FDIC Chair Jelena McWilliams wrote, “It has been a tremendous honor to serve this nation, and I did
Continue ReadingUNIVERSITY PARK, Fla. (AP) — Eric Lovett scored 19 points and Denver Jones scored 16 and Florida International pulled away from NAIA-member St. Thomas (Fla) in the second half for a 95-72 win. The Panthers went on a 7-0 run early in the second half after St. Thomas drew within 40-37 42 seconds into the
Continue ReadingDAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky animal shelter is doing its part to help with recovery from last month’s tornadoes by reuniting pets lost in the storm with their owners. The Messenger reports the Hopkins County Animal shelter has taken in about 90 dogs and about 120 cats from the hard-hit community of Dawson
Continue ReadingCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell is forgoing his senior season to enter the NFL draft. Howell’s decision was not surprising, but he made it official with a video posted on North Carolina football’s official Twitter account. He is considered a potential first-round draft pick. The junior will leave college as
Continue ReadingBy JOHN DENTON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Chris Rodriguez ran for a 6-yard touchdown with 1:48 to play, and No. 25 Kentucky rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 17 Iowa 20-17 in the Citrus Bowl. Kentucky was forced to rally after blowing a 10-point lead in the second half. Wan’Dale Robinson
Continue ReadingWASHINGTON — Evan Taylor had a career-high 25 points as Lehigh defeated American 63-61. Elijah Stephens led the Eagles on Saturday with 18 points.
Continue ReadingBy TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Brian “Red” Hamilton was in the middle of moving equipment on the Vancouver Canucks’ bench in between periods on Oct. 23 in Seattle when he noticed a woman behind the bench pressing her phone against the plexiglass. The message expressed Nadia Popovici’s concern that she believed
Continue ReadingFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Linton Acliese III had a career-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Eastern Washington defeated Northern Arizona 78-65 in Big Sky Conference play. Acliese III hit 13 of 17 shots for the Eagles (8-6, 2-1) in picking up his fourth double-double of the season. Keith Haymon had 19 points to
Continue ReadingFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Linton Acliese III had a career-high 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Eastern Washington defeated Northern Arizona 78-65 in Big Sky Conference play. Acliese III hit 13 of 17 shots for the Eagles (8-6, 2-1) in picking up his fourth double-double of the season. Keith Haymon had 19 points to
Continue ReadingBOONE, N.C. — Adrian Delph had 29 points as Appalachian State defeated Louisiana-Monroe 77-69. Donovan Gregory had 15 points and Michael Almonacy added 13 points and 10 assists for the Mountaineers. Koreem Ozier had 19 points for the Warhawks.
Continue ReadingOREM, Utah (AP) — Fardaws Aimaq had 21 points and 16 rebounds and Connor Harding scored 17 and Utah Valley thumped Tarleton State 77-55. The Wolverines now have won three of their last four following a two-game skid. Shamir Bogues scored 17 points for the Texans.
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Bend and much of the High Desert ended 2021 with a bone-chilling cold night, but the last month of the year overall was warmer than normal, the National Weather Service said Saturday in its monthly summaries of temperatures and precipitation.
Continue ReadingWEST POINT, N.Y. — Jalen Rucker had 21 points as Army narrowly beat Loyola (Md.) 77-74 in overtime. Loyola trailed by 13 at halftime and tied the score only once in the second half — on Cam Spencer’s buzzer-beating 3-pointer to force overtime at 68-all. Army scored the first six points of overtime en route
Continue ReadingKALAMAZOO, Mich. — Mark Sears had 21 points as Ohio defeated Western Michigan 59-47. Jason Carter had 17 points and eight rebounds for Ohio, which won its fifth straight game. Lamar Norman Jr. had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Broncos.
Continue ReadingST. PAUL, Minn. — Anders Nelson had 20 points as St. Thomas (Minnesota) routed Western Illinois 89-66. Tamell Pearson led the Leathernecks on Saturday with 13 points.
Continue ReadingBOZEMAN, Mont. — Amin Adamu scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Montana State stifled Idaho State in a 60-40. The Bobcats held Idaho State to 25.5% shooting and limited the Bengals to a season-low 19 points before intermission. Emmit Taylor III scored 12 points for the Bengals.
Continue ReadingBOZEMAN, Mont. — Amin Adamu scored 13 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Montana State stifled Idaho State in a 60-40. The Bobcats held Idaho State to 25.5% shooting and limited the Bengals to a season-low 19 points before intermission. Emmit Taylor III scored 12 points for the Bengals.
Continue ReadingKENT. Ohio (AP) — Sincere Carry scored 19 points and iced Kent State’s 66-63 win with two free throws in the last 11 seconds as the Golden Flashes held off Toledo. Carry was 5 of 21 from the field and converted 7 of 8 at the foul line. Ryan Rollins scored 14 points with nine
Continue ReadingOAKLAND, Mich. — Jamal Cain had 23 points and 11 rebounds as Oakland defeated Youngstown State 87-72. Michael Akuchie led the Penguins with 21 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
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